Quick answers
- Where is Pacific Post Acute?
- 1323 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Pacific Post Acute?
- (310) 453-5456, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Pacific Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Pacific Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Pacific Post Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Pacific Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 5, 2024 to August 3, 2026), Medicare lists 43 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 5, 2024 to August 3, 2026), Pacific Post Acute had 43 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 3, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 3, 2026 (standard health inspection); June 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 16, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 3, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 12 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0627 Level D
“Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: January 23, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 23, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 23, 2025 (standard health inspection); September 5, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0627 Level D
“Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0626 Level D
“Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Earlier cycle: January 5, 2024 — 20 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 5, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 20 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0559 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0578 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0745 Level D
“Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0729 Level D
“Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0271 Level D
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.36 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.65 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.08 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.3% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 50 nursing homes: David Johnson.
Legal business name: PC Care LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC Care LLC | Direct owner | 100% | May 1, 2001 |
| PC Care LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 1, 2001 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day | 40.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | David Johnson |
| Legal business name | PC Care LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1977-03-10 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1323 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (310) 453‑5456 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555054 |
| Name in Medicare records | PACIFIC POST ACUTE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Berkley West Healthcare Center0.0 mi · Santa Monica, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center0.0 mi · Santa Monica, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center0.1 mi · Santa Monica, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Santa Monica Health Care Center0.2 mi · Santa Monica, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Berkley East Healthcare Center0.2 mi · Santa Monica, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital0.4 mi · Santa Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Saint John's Health Center0.4 mi · Santa Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System2.4 mi · Los Angeles, CA · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13